Shooting Windows (2)

Shoot close or far?

Framed in a portrait orientation, the first picture shows close-up detail.

Framed in landscape orientation, the second picture shows depth, or some perspective.

Leave the scene outside undefined as merely shadows, intensifying the ominous aura, let the light bring out the color in the stained glass.

A figure added might intensify the mystery.

Canon 5DII, 17-40mm (17), f22, 1/40 sec, 090911

Shooting Windows (1)

Sometimes the focus is the window itself.

Other times the focus is in front of the window.

And at times the focus is behind the window.

Glass is an invisible fence.

To avoid the camera focusing on the glass, switch to Manual.
That's IF the camera lets you. Ah! Control!

Ferris Wheel. Samsung Galaxy II, f2.65. 1/17 

Glass Yachts. Lumix TZ10, f4.7, 1/1300
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